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Blue Streak rocket model, scale 1:20

Science Museum

Science Museum
London, United Kingdom

The Skylark rocket was conceived during the Cold War, when British scientists needed to gather information about the Earth’s upper atmosphere. This data was used to help develop the Blue Streak ballistic missile - planned to carry Britain’s nuclear deterrent, but cancelled before being deployed.

Source: Royal Aircraft Establishment
Object no. 1974-293

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  • Title: Blue Streak rocket model, scale 1:20
  • Rights: © The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, Science Museum Group Collection, CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
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